Oh bacon, is there anything you can’t do?  Seriously, you are truly wonderful!

Case in point, I give you the bacon lamp shade…

brainchild of and photos by Mr. Kris Kelley

Check out the complete Flickr stream to see how this beautiful piece of meaty home decor was created.

PROGRAMMING ANNOUNCEMENT: Starting today, we will be officially moving our “Goin’ to the Market” segment to Tuesdays.  Our regular Tuesday segment “Better with Bacon” will now be on Wednesdays. TDB’s editorial staff is working on a new segment to start out the week, more coming soon…

Here are your bacon specials, as advertised, for Michigan grocery chains the week of 10/12 – 10/18/09.

Kroger- John Morrell Bacon, Select Varieties, 16 oz. (2 for $5) or Kroger Bacon, 16 oz. (2 for $5)

Meijer -  Hormel Sliced Bacon, 16 oz. ($2.29)

Busch’s - No Advertised Specials this Week.

Hiller’s - Smithfield Sliced Bacon – Regular or Low Salt, 16 oz. ($2.59)

Hollywood - Thorn Apple Valley Sliced Bacon, 12 oz. (2 for $3) or Thick Cut Platter Bacon from Meat Counter ($2.59/lb.)

VG’s - Spartan Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties ($1.88, limit 3)

Glen’s Market - Spartan Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties ($1.88 or FREE with 400 pts., limit 3)

D&W Fresh Market – Hormel Slices Bacon, Select Varieties (2 for $6)

Felpausch – Spartan Sliced Bacon, Select Varieties ($1.88, limit 3)

SuperValu Foods – No Advertised Specials this Week.

Target - Market Pantry Sliced Bacon, 12 & 16 oz. ($1.89 & $2.79)

Please note, every store with in a chain is different and may not feature the same specials. When in doubt, check your individual store.

Need to see another store on the list…let me know!

Go get some!